LIVE: Punjab govt challenges extension of BSF jurisdiction in SC

'The fight to retain the principles embodied in the constitution i.e. to retain the federal structure and autonomy of the states has begun,' tweets Sidhu

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farm unions has decided to suspend the over a year-long farmers' movement against three contentious farm laws and announced that farmers will go back home today from the protest sites on Delhi's borders.

Ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rs 9,802 crore Saryu Canal National project in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district today.

Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba is scheduled to hold a review meeting on Covid-19 at 2 pm. Meanwhile, India reported 8,503 fresh Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Friday.

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India’s vaccination coverage reaches nearly 1.33 bn

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Maharashtra sees 807 new Covid cases

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No new case of Omicron found in Maharashtra today

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Only the fully vaxxed will be allowed to enter Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai from Dec 13

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Punjab govt challenges extension of BSF jurisdiction in SC

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Kerala sees 3,795 new cases, 50 deaths in last 24 hours

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Kin of 11 farmers who died during protests given jobs by Punjab govt

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Varun Singh’s health condition continues to be critical but stable: Officials

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Aircraft showers flower petals on farmers as they reach Shambhu border

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At least 50 people dead after tornado hits US state of Kentucky

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PM says death of Gen Bipin Rawat loss to nation

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Doctors are working hard to save the life of Group Captain Varun Singh: Modi

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PM Modi inaugurates the Saryu Nahar National Project

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PM Modi arrives at the inauguration event of Saryu Nahar National Project

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Govt says 27 districts in 10 states need close monitoring